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4.02 | QLD OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM - Understanding opioid dependence, assessment and treatment

eLEARNING SERIESQLD OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM
MODULE NAMEUnderstanding opioid dependence, assessment and treatment
MODULE NUMBERModule 1 of 4
LEARNING LEVELLevel 4 – AOD Treatment Specific
TARGET AUDIENCEProspective QOTP prescribers (medical and nurse practitioners only)
MODULE AIMThis module aims to increase the learner's knowledge and understanding of opioid dependence, assessment and treatment.
LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • describe opioid dependence as a medical diagnosis
  • describe common presentations for patients who use opioids and identify high-risk medication interactions
  • discuss patient goals and conduct a thorough substance use / history assessment
  • identify effective opioid dependence treatment options for patients, including opioid withdrawal management
  • practice safe treatment management of patients receiving opioid dependence treatment.

NB: This is the first of two modules which require successful, sequential completion in order to apply for approval as a Level 2 QOTP prescriber in Queensland, whereby you can then apply to prescribe buprenorphine-naloxone and long-acting injection buprenorphine formulations to patients.

Further completion of a third module "Buprenorphine-mono and methadone" followed by a clinical placement shadowing an existing Level 1 prescriber - is required in order to become a 'Level 1 Full QOTP Prescriber', whereby you can prescribe all opioid dependence treatment medications available in Queensland.

LENGTH1 hour
CPDParticipation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LISTThe reference list for this module is available upon request
SUGGESTED CITATIONInsight: Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. QLD Opioid Treatment Program: Understanding opioid dependence, assessment and treatment. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2025. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
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LAST UPDATEDDecember 2025
REVIEW AND FEEDBACKAs part of our commitment to continuous quality improvement our eLearning modules undergo a minor review every 2 years, and a major review every 4 years. All evaluation responses are carefully considered during these reviews.  If you have significant or urgent feedback, we encourage you to email us directly at insight@health.qld.gov.au